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Art Gallery Management

  • Program Type: Direct
  • Degree / Certificate Type: Individual Studies Certificate

Art Gallery
Management – Individual Studies Certificate

Why study to be a Art Gallery Manager at FMCC

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be an Art Gallery Manager in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • the Arts Center

  • Arkell Museum

  • Albany Center Gallery

  • NYS Council on the Arts

  • Fact 1

    33 Credits

    for Art Gallery Management – Individual Studies Certificate

  • Fact 2

    300+ Hours

    of Hands-on Learning working in a local art gallery.

  • Fact 3

    1 Year or Less

    to complete your Art Gallery Management – Individual Studies Certificate

Program Insight

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment in Art Gallery Management.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the oral and written communication skills necessary to obtain employment in Art Gallery Management.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in Art Gallery Management.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of attitude and professional ethics on the job.

  • Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for the career development process.

Program Features

Perrella Gallery
Since its inception in 1999, the Perrella Gallery on the FMCC campus has become one of the pre-eminent exhibition spaces in our region.

Student Art Guild Club
Promote visual fine arts on campus and in the community through the hosting exhibitions, field trips and creative projects.

Graphic Arts and Photography Club
Students design logos, flyers and use their studio photography skills to help with design projects on campus and with local not-for-profit groups.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Special Admission Requirements

Program placement is competitive and determined by the student’s personal interview with the Individual Studies Advisor and the Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning, as well as site availability.

Internship Opportunities

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

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Entertainment Technology

  • Program Type: Direct
  • Degree / Certificate Type: AAS

Entertainment Technology AAS

Why study Entertainment Technology AAS at FMCC

If you’ve ever thought about working backstage at concerts, creating high-tech theater effects, or producing the next new video game, our Entertainment Technology program is for you!.

This unique program provides students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competence to successfully enter a variety of different careers in the planning, design, and production of entertainment including live performance technology, audio and visual technology, and interactive entertainment technology!.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the Entertainment Technology industry. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • The Capitol Theatre

  • Opera Saratoga

  • Palace Theatre

  • Proctors Theatre

  • Fact 1

    63 Credits

    for Entertainment Technology

  • Fact 2

    2

    Theater Productions each year

  • Fact 3

    200 SEATS

    in the Rao Theater Complex.

Program Insight

Students have the opportunity to, and are engaged to, choose electives that pair with their educational interests and career goals. At the same time, the required course work emphasizes practical problem-solving skills, information technology and written and oral communication skills to achieve a well-rounded technical background. Students will be prepared to grow in an ever-changing field.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Plan, implement, and manage projects.

  • Demonstrate professional skills for the Entertainment Technology field.

  • Identify career opportunities in the creative economy.

  • Demonstrate proficiency with digital technology.

  • Apply design principles across multiple formats.

Program Features

Rao Theater Complex
The state-of-the-art facility doubles as an event space or a movie theater, and hosts everything from seminars to music performances. With recent upgrades we are now able to train students in live performance technology, audio, video, computer networking/programming, and more.

Foggy Mountain Players Club
Do you love the Theater? Want to be a part of the great shows we have here on campus? Just want to listen in? Join them and have some fun!

Theater Productions
Performances are offered each fall and spring semester with students either acting on stage or working behind the scenes. Did you know students in any major can audition?

First in SUNY
The only program in the entire SUNY system!

Internship Opportunities

Students can either participate in the Theatre Practicum or an internship at various locations including Proctors Theater— the Capital Region’s destination for major Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, and exciting special events.

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Course Highlights

Program Course Layout

The Entertainment Technology Program combines art and technology offering a variety of unique courses. Here are just some examples.

  • THR 120 Stagecraft

    The course provides students with theory and practice in the visual, aural, and construction facets of theatre, through attention to scenery, sound, and lighting equipment. Workshop is required.

  • COM 107 Digital TV & Broadcast Operations

    This course provides an introduction to the basics of television production. Students learn the basic procedures of live TV and field production. This includes operating cameras and control room equipment including, but not limited to, the switcher, teleprompter, audio board, and character generator. All stages of production are covered from pre-production to post-production including non-linear video editing.

  • ART 210 3D Digital Modeling

    An introduction to digital rendering and modeling utilizing the industry standard program Maya®. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to create dynamic three- dimensional digital renderings and scenes. Students will acquire the analytical and critical thinking skills required to conceive, compose, produce and publish original digital renderings. Three-D composition fundamentals as well as concepts of motion will be covered in this course. Equipment will be supplied.

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Fine Arts

  • Program Type: Transfer
  • Degree / Certificate Type: AS

Fine Arts AS

Why study Fine Arts AS at FMCC

This program is designed for students who wish to transfer and continue their studies in Fine Arts, leading to a bachelor’s degree, and for those who are seeking immediate employment. Students develop foundation-level concepts and skills with a focus on 2D, 3D, and digital media.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the fine arts field. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • ActiVision

  • Blizzard Entertainment

  • Builders First Source

  • NYS Council on the Arts

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

  • SUNY Alb

    Majors: Art BA, Art History BA

  • Purchase

    Majors: Visual Arts BS, Art History BA

  • FIT

    Majors: Fine Arts BFA, Art History and Museum Professions BS, Interior Design BFA

  • SUNY Oswego

    Majors: Art (studio emphasis) BA

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  • Fact 1

    61-63 Credits

    for Fine Arts

  • Fact 2

    1,200 SQUARE FOOT

    Perrella Gallery - located between the Evans Library and theater at the western end of O’Connell Hall

Program Insight

The Fine Arts degree is designed to allow you to express yourself, cultivate your skills as an artist, and explore a range of art techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate functional levels of technical art skills in a variety of media, and skills necessary for professional presentation.

  • Possess and utilize vocabulary that describes established concepts and terms associated with the visual fine arts.

  • Recognize and interpret major works of art, from a diverse global perspective, from prehistory to the present.

  • Identify and articulate the elements and principles of design in pictorial composition 

  • Articulately and critically respond to both familiar and unfamiliar works of art as well as formulate and defend value judgments about art 

Program Features

Perrella Gallery Center
Students have an opportunity to exhibit their work and meet visiting artists.

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Student Art Guild Club
Promote visual fine arts on campus and in the community through the hosting exhibitions, field trips and creative projects.

International Study Abroad opportunities
previous trips to Peru where students ascended into the clouds to Cuzco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire and a gateway to pure adventure.

Internship Opportunities

Students can participate in an art internship at various locations and receive credit for prearranged academically applicable work experiences.

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Dual Admissions Opportunities

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunity and be accepted into SUNY Oswego’s Bachelors of Art: Art (Studio Emphasis) degree while attending the Fine Arts AS program at SUNY FMCC.

Course Highlights

Program Course Layout

The Fine Arts program offers a variety of unique art courses to help your develop or refine your techniques.

  • ART 108 History of Modern Design

    A survey course that focuses on the applied arts and industrial design from the eighteenth century to the present day. The course explores the relationship between design, fine arts, manufacturing, and the technical, social and commercial contexts in which they were produced. The course also traces the cultural and historical influences on major design movements and the styles from a wide variety of global cultures, including those of Europe, Africa, Asia Oceania and the Americas. Students will gain exposure to a wide variety of applied design forms such as architecture, graphic design, furniture, product and commercial design as well as decorative art styles, through multimedia presentations and lectures.

  • ART 210 Three-D Modeling

    An introduction to digital rendering and modeling utilizing the industry standard program Maya®. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to create dynamic three- dimensional digital renderings and scenes. Students will acquire the analytical and critical thinking skills required to conceive, compose, produce and publish original digital renderings. Three-D composition fundamentals as well as concepts of motion will be covered in this course. Equipment will be supplied.

  • ART 299 Art Portfolio Development

    This course affords the student the opportunity to develop professional presentation and career skills for employment, college transfer, and exhibition opportunities. Topics include portfolios, resumés, presentations, and business matters of concern to artists. Hours of class per week.

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Jason Radalin

  • Title: Associate Professor
  • Phone Extension: 8917
  • Building: O'Connell Hall, C-115P

Jason has been at the college since 1999, and teaches a variety of classes in the fields of Theater, English, Film, and Art.  He was key member of the group that spearheaded the major renovation of the Rao Theater in 2019, a venue in which he has directed over 50 productions.  Jason founded and coordinates the college’s A.A.S. degree in Entertainment Technology, a program that combines course work and practical work in live production, film/video, audio, and interactive media.  He works closely with local arts organizations such as Proctors Theater in Schenectady and The Rep in Albany.  In January 2018, Jason participated in a TEDxFMCC event, delivering a talk called Life of Theater: Low Tech/High Tech.  He has served as chair to the Humanities Division and has participated in numerous committees over the years. 

Joseph Marcuccio

  • Title: Professor
  • Phone Extension: 8975
  • Building: Library, L-018

Professor Joseph Marcuccio holds a BS in Print Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS in Curriculum Development and Planning from SUNY Albany.

He is the instructor for the Media Arts and Digital Technology program at FMCC. His course offerings include: Digital Drawing and Illustration, Introduction to Web Design, Digital Photography/Adobe Photoshop, Packaging Design, Digital Publishing, Studio Photography and Media Design Seminar.

Professor Marcuccio is a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a lithographer at several sea and shore based Naval facilities. He was a Marketing Support Representative for AM International.

Joe taught at the American University of Rome in Rome Italy. He was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2013.

Professor Marcuccio is a long-time member of International Association of Printing House Craftsmen and past president and educational chair of the local Adirondack club.

He is a member of Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) of New York, the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA), Saratoga Arts /Arts Council and a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.

His photographic work can be seen at www.josephmarcucciophotography.com.

Media Arts and Digital Technology

  • Program Type: Direct, Transfer
  • Degree / Certificate Type: AAS

Media Arts and Digital Technology AAS

Why study Media Arts and Digital Technology AAS at FMCC

This program offers a unique opportunity for students to learn a deeper understanding of today’s competitive and emerging internet and graphic design intelligent workflows. The combination of fine art, digital technologies and business principles are adapting to everyday consumer needs and transforming new experiences for business innovation.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the media arts and digital technology field. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

  • Amsterdam Printing

  • Mohawk

  • Quad Graphics

  • Sticker Mule

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

  • SUNY Polytechnic Institute

    Majors: Communications and Media Design BS, Interactive Media + Game Design BS

  • SUNY Cobleskill

    Majors: Graphic Design Technology BS

  • Russell Sage College

    Majors: Graphic + Media Design BFA

  • SUNY Oswego

    Majors: Graphic Design BFA

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  • Fact 1

    64 Credits

    for Media Arts and Digital Technology

  • Fact 2

    #1 PROGRAM

    for the Region in Media Arts according to Alumni

  • Fact 3

    900+

    Graphic Design jobs expected in our region in the next 10 years.

Program Insight

The Media Arts & Digital Technology program is a state-of-the art program with up-to-date Adobe® software, Wacom® drawing tablets and Apple® 27" computers. The program offers creative design projects and hand-on software training. It offers a variety courses that seamlessly blend together for a unique education which will help students gain employment in the field.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Utilize digital media concepts to communicate effectively.

  • Tell stories across media platforms.

  • Develop interactive web-based media.

  • Demonstrate creative design across media 

Program Features

Art + Business + Technology
Integrates new and traditional artistic concepts with marketing trends and current integrated and digital work.

State-of-the-Art Mac Lab
With up-to-date Adobe ® software, Wacom® drawing tablets and Apple® 27" computers.

Graphic Arts and Photography Club
Students design logos, flyers and use their studio photography skills to help with design projects on campus and with local not-for profit groups.

Photography Competitions
Students have opportunities to enter their photographic work into local and regional photography shows and contests.

Internship Opportunities

Students have opportunities for internships in their senior year and have subsequently been placed in local and regional businesses.

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Dual Admissions Opportunities

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunity and be accepted into SUNY Cobleskill’s Bachelors of Science degree in Graphic Design Technology while attending the Media Arts and Digital Technology program at SUNY FMCC.

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Course Highlights

Program Course Layout

The Media Arts and Digital Technology program offers a variety of unique courses to help you develop or refine your skillset. Here are a few examples.

  • DMT 120 Digital Photography/Photoshop

    This course introduces students to digital SLR cameras, ISO, memory, white balance, aperture priority, shutter priority, lenses, DNG, RAW files and manual camera settings. It includes photography fundamentals such as light, motion, depth of field, composition and exposure. Students learn how to use digital photography as a way to think visually to communicate and craft photo themes that tell a story.

  • DMT 250 Media Design Seminar

    This course emphasizes a capstone approach to digital and traditional portfolio design. Students plan their own design agency and corporate identity from conceptual stages to the final presentation. Students create pdf print media brochures, digital ads, marketing materials, publishing and interactive media using Adobe® CS applications. Students research college transfer requirements and employment opportunities. The course also emphasizes the concepts and basic principles of building a free-lance media business.

  • DMT 101 Digital Drawing and Illustration

    This course is an introduction to the development of basic skills and knowledge necessary to begin a successful digital communications and transmedia career. Course topics include generating creative ideas and concepts across digital media, creative thinking, and introduction to advertising campaigns, brand ideas, copywriting concepts and storytelling. Basic digital drawing techniques and digital software applications are taught to engage students to apply digital design concepts to cross-media advertisements.

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